GANGS of yobs are turning the lives of residents of a Flint Street into a nightmare.

A number of Swinchiard Walk neighbours have had their car windows smashed and tyres slashed.

It’s believed the culprits are gangs of youngsters who congregate after dark.

Single mum-of-four Kim Noble has lived in the street for 20 years.

“The tyres on my car have been slashed about five times,” she said. “Just when I’d bought a new set, all four were slashed again within 24 hours.

“But you never see who’s doing it. It happens long after dark. I’m waking up at night to check my car’s ok.

“My children are upset. The other week I couldn’t take my daughter for an urgent hospital appointment.”

Kim and her neighbours update the police on what’s happening.She added: “The crime prevention team suggest I install CCTV, but it costs. Even if these people are caught, who’s going to pay for the damage? “It’s enough of a struggle to hold down a job, pay the mortgage and bring up four children. I would like to see a bigger police presence.”A police spokesperson said: “We’re aware of residents’ concerns. Officers are already working to tackle the issues in the area.”community beat manager PC Elaine Roberts has been examining options in partnership with county and town councillors. She said: “Neighbourhood policing meetings are organised regularly and residents are urged to attend.“We also urge individuals who see anyone committing an offence or engaging in anti-social behaviour to contact us.” Anyone with any information is asked to call Flint Police Station on 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line), 0845 607 1001 or anonymously on 0800 555 111. Kim and her neighbours update the police on what’s happening.

She added: “The crime prevention team suggest I install CCTV, but it costs. Even if these people are caught, who’s going to pay for the damage?

“It’s enough of a struggle to hold down a job, pay the mortgage and bring up four children. I would like to see a bigger police presence.”

A police spokesperson said: “We’re aware of residents’ concerns. Officers are already working to tackle the issues in the area.”

community beat manager PC Elaine Roberts has been examining options in partnership with county and town councillors.

She said: “Neighbourhood policing meetings are organised regularly and residents are urged to attend.

“We also urge individuals who see anyone committing an offence or engaging in anti-social behaviour to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Flint Police Station on 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line), 0845 607 1001 or anonymously on 0800 555 111.